Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 21187, Alexander Glover, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Glover, Alexander Nancy
N. 21/187.
CONTENTS

Massachusetts 41
Nancy Glover
of Rochester in the State of Mass o
who was a P in the comm d
by Captain my of the comm d
by in the
for M o of Alexander Glover de o who was a private in the Revolution three years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 50 Dollars 00 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 day of Sept 1836 and sent to M o Baldwin Boston Mass o
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1836 $440.00 Pemi-ant. allowance ending Feb 1837 40.00 $480.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by N. N. Addis Clerk Book — Vol. — 1 — Page — 51
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Alexander, Son of Nathaniel & Mehitable Glover born Nov r 11 th 1761.
Jane Brower, daughter of Alexander Glover Jun r & Nancy his wife born August 28 th 1782.
A true copy from Dorchester records.
Thomas J. Solman Town Clerk
Dorchester August 2 d 1836.
54 years

Copy Deed of Alexander Glover
8483
22 Mar '20
Antony

Alexander Glaser.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
NORFOLK, ss.—CIRCUIT COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, SPECIAL SESSION, JULY 17, 1820.
On this 18th day of July 1820 personally appeared, in open Court, being a Court of Record for said County, proceeding according to the course of the Common Law, with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, keeping a Record of its proceedings, and having the power of fine and imprisonment, Alexander Hemen aged fifty years, resident in Dorchester in said County, Massachusetts who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary War, as follows:
as a Private in the Company commanded by Capt. Dyer in the Regiment commanded by Col. M. Jackson Massachusetts Line of the Army of the United States His Commission was made on the 2nd April 1778 His Discharge was taken 22 March 1779 Number 3483
And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons, engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property, or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income, other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
Witness my hand
Alexander Hemen
Sworn to and declared, on the 18th day of July A. D. 1820 before
James Ware Judge of the Court
I, Horatio Townsend Clerk of the said Court do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedule hereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value, of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is
twelve dollars and fifty cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this twenty first day of July 1820
Horatio Townsend Clerk.
12.50

Schedule of Property belonging to the Subscribed John P. Russell in the Army of the United States during the Revolutionary War
Real Estate None Personal Estate V g
 12 Chains. . . . . 3  3 Jakes. . . . . 3  1 Doz. Knives & forks. . . . . 50  A parcel Lockbox Ware some  Old & some broken . . . 34. -  Looking Glass & frames . . . . 75  One pair and wine Glass D  Longs. . . . . - 3 1.25 8 12 50 
Occupation a Shoemaker but unable to work at my trade in consequence of my infirmities having taken effect under, Rheumatic Affections for several Years. & having lost the use of my right hand.
- Fanny a Wife - who enjoys good Health aged Sixty Years.
One Daughter - Rachel aged 10. who is an invalid being in a Colline His Walnut Street - Up to Second Mark

N o 79. Nancy Glover widow of Alex r Glover Dec d
adm d 2 years pre SD. H
R. Baldwin Esq Boston

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
County of Norfolk ss
On this sixth Day
of August in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and thirty six Personally appeared in Open Court before the Hon Sherman Leeland Judge of the Court of Probate now in session for said County Nancy Glover Aged Seventy years, a resident of Dorchester in said County and Commonwealth, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress of July Fourth, 1836.
That she is the widow of Alexander Glover late of Dorchester deceased, and that said Alexander, her late husband enlisted as a Soldier for "During The War" in the Army of the Revolution, and served as a private, from November 1779 until September of the year 1782, in the companies of Captain Dix & Remmach of the Ninth Massachusetts Regiment, Colonel Wesson, but transferred to the Eighth Regt Col. Michael Jackson, from which last mentioned Regiment, he the said Alexander was honorably discharged in September of the year 1782 in consequence of disability, occasioned by the kick of a Horse - Doctor Mc Knight.
I further testify and declare That said Alexander Glover, my late husband survived and drew a Pension from the United States under the act of Congress of the 14 th of March 1818, as will more fully appear on reference to the Records and Documents on file in the War Department.
She further declares that she was married to the said Alexander Glover at Fishkill, in the

State of New York, and as near as she can recollect in the year Seventeen hundred & eighty one . That the officiating clergyman was of the name of Graham, who resided not far from the Hospi- -tal at said Fishkill. That her Father's name was Peter Sprung, and her Maiden name was Nancy Sprung and residents of said Fishkill. That she had one Child, a Daughter by the name of Jane Drower Glover born at said Fishkill, previous to the discharge of said Alexander, her late husband, from the service of the United States - That she formerly had a Marriage Certificate from the Reverend Mr Graham, but that the same has long since been worn out, and destroyed, and she has now no documentary evidence of her Marriage, and must rely for testimony on that subject to the evidence to hereunto annexed That her husband the said Alexander Glover died on the Fourth of Aug- -ust, 1821, and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear on reference to the proof hereunto annexed
Attest S Leland
Nancy her X Glover mark
Sworn to & subscribed on the day & year above written
Before S Leland Judge of Probate
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Norfolk ss.
I Jonathan H. Cobb Register of Probate for the County of Norfolk hereby certify that Sherman Leland Esquire is Judge of Probate for said County & that his signature above is genuine & true. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court this sixth day of August A.D. 1836. Jonathan H. Cobb

I Alexander Glover of Donthwaite in the county of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts aged sixty six years testify & say that I am well acquainted with Mary Glover of said Donthwaite she came to Donthwaite during the revolutionary war, as the wife of Alexander Glover of Donthwaite then a soldier in the war of the revolution, & resided there some time & then returned to the army with her said husband. After said Alexander Glover left the service he returned to Donthwaite again with the said Mary & they lived together in that place as man & wife until his death about fifteen years ago - she has since continued to reside in Donthwaite & is now his widow - never having been married again - They had a large family of children. The eldest was a daughter by the name of Jane who died several years ago - I never heard a doubt expressed that the said Alexander & Mary were lawful husband & wife Alexander Glover
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Norfolk ss August 6 th 1856 Personally appeared the above named Alexander Glover, who is a credible witness & made oath to the truth of the above statement by him subscribed.
before me J. H. Lane Judge of Probate
I William Pope of Donthwaite in the county of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged sixty two years testify & say that I am well acquainted with Mary Glover of said Donthwaite the widow of Alexander Glover late of said Glover deceased. Said Alexander died at Donthwaite about fifteen years ago - He was a prisoner of the United States as a soldier in the revolutionary army - Said Alexander & Mary lived together in Donthwaite as man & wife ever since I can remember until his death - They had a large family of children, the eldest of whom was a daughter by the name of Jane - she died when she was twenty one or two years of age & between twenty & thirty years ago - The said Alexander was usually called Alexander Glover junior until about the year 1815 - I never heard a doubt expressed that the said Mary was the lawful wife of the said Alexander. The said Mary has never been married again & is now the widow of the said Alexander -
William Pope
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Norfolk ss August 6 th 1856 Personally appeared the above named William Pope, a credible witness & made oath to the truth of the above statement by him subscribed.
before me J. H. Lane Judge of Probate

No 372
Alexander Glover
(Private)
M. Jackson's Reg t
M o to Line
1779 till 1782 -
Date of Declaration
1 st April 1818 -
Sworn to April 13 th
1818.
Wanted the Certificate of the Judge that Appli- cant, in his belief, is in "reduced circumstances in life, &c."

I Alexander Glover of Dorchester in the County of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, do testify and declare that in year one thousand seven hundred and twenty nine, I enlisted in Cap t Nathan Dyer Company Col o James Wesson Reg t fourth Brigade, and served in said Reg t untill the winter of the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty, when the Company to which I belong was transferred into the Eighth Reg t Commanded by Col o Michael Jackson, and served in said Regiment untill August in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty two, when I was Discharged by reason of sickness, and I am in such reduced circumstances that I stand in need of support from my Country ————— his Alexander Glover
Dorchester April 8 th 1818 Alexander his Glover marks
attest gaines Davenport
Massachusetts District Atty. Boston 13. April 1818
Seen to before me
MASSACHUSETTS DISTRICT, ss.
1 March — 1819.
I AM satisfied that the above named, Alexander Woer , by reason of his reduced circumstances in life, is in need of assistance from his Country for support.
Mr Davis { District Judge U. S. Massachusetts Dist.
TO THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WAR.
1111111111 } Massachusetts District.

I Alexander Glover of Dorchester in the County of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, do testify and declare that in year one thousand seven hundred and twenty nine, I enlisted in Cap t Nathan Dyer Company Col. o James Wilson Reg t fourth Brigade, and served in said Reg t until the winter of the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty, when the Company to which I belong was transferred into the Eighth Reg t Commanded by Col. o Michael Jackson, and served in said Regiment until August in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty two, when I was Discharged by reason of sickness, and I am in such reduced circumstances that I stand in need of support from my Country
Dorchester April 8 th 1818 Alexander his Glover mark
attest James Davenport
Massachusetts District ss.
Boston 13 April 1818
Sworn to before me
MASSACHUSETTS DISTRICT, ss.
Boston June 12 A. D. 1818
IT appearing to my satisfaction, that Alexander Glover subscriber to the annexed declaration, sworn to before me, did serve in the revolutionary war against the common enemy, as stated in said declaration, I now transmit the testimony in the case, with the proceedings had thereon, to the Secretary of the department of war, pursuant to the directions of the Act entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war;" the testimony and proceedings in the premises being the declaration aforesaid, with the accompanying document marked A , together with this certificate.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the District Court of the United States for this District to be hereunto affixed.
J. D. Davis } Judge of the District Court U.S. Massachusetts District.

I Alexander Glover of Dorchester in the County of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, do testify and declare, that in year one thousand seven hundred and seventy nine, I enlisted in Cap t Nathan Dyer Company Col o James Weston Reg t fourth Brigade, and served in said Reg t until the winter of the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty, when the Company to which I belonged was transferred into the Eighth Reg t Commanded by Col o Michael Jackson, and served in said Regiment until August in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty two, when I was discharged by reason of sickness, and I am in such reduced circumstances that I stand in need of support from my Country
Dorchester April 8 th 1818 Alexander his Glover mark
attest James Davenport
Massachusetts District Ct.
Boston 13 April 1818
Sworn to before me
M c David Dist. Judge Mass. Dist.

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No. 21187 Nancy Glover widow of Alexander Glover Pr. Rev. was
Act June 7th 82 lex: Vol. A , Page 277
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Nancy Glover Mass.
Leah Lib. R. Baldwin 16 Aug 35
Act. 4. July 1836.

8,483
Massachusetts.
Alexander Glover, of Dorchester, in the state of Massach. who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel M. Jackson of the Massach. Inc. for the term of three years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 13. of April, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22. of March 1819 and sent to John Davis, Judge, Boston, Massachusetts.
Arrears to 4th of March, 1819. 85.83 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4. Sept. 48 " 10 mo. 18 1819. 8. 133.83 Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818.
Continued
Let to R. Baldwin Oct 19. 1835 " " " 15 Aug '36
Vertical text on the right page, likely bleed-through from the reverse side.

I James Davenport of Dorchester in the County of Norfolk and Common Wealth of Massachusetts do testify. That some time in the fall of the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy nine. Alexander Glaser of Dorchester enlisted in Capt. Nathan Dix Company ninth Massachusetts Reg t Com d by Col. Garrison. Wesson's Fourth Brigade and served in said company with me until the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty one. at which time I left said company - and went to but I believe he served in said company until the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty two when he was Discharged by reason of sickness
Dorchester April 18 th 1818 James Davenport Massachusetts District of Boston sworn to on 18 th April A.D. 1818 - Sworn to before me M c Dao's Dist. Judge Mass. Dist.

Boston. Massachusetts August 26 th 1836
Sir
I transmit herewith an authenticated copy from the Dorchester records, shewing the time of the birth of Jane Brower Glover Daughter of Alexander Glover and Nancy his wife.
The foregoing above mentioned document is forwarded as proof in support of the claim of Nancy Glover to a pension under the 3 d section of act 4 th July 1836; whose papers of application as were forwarded in my letter of the 8 th Inst. & answered by yours of the 15 th
Should the proof in the above case be considered satisfactory you will please issue a certificate in satisfaction thereof and forward the same directed to me at this place
Very Respectfully Sir I am your O bt Servant
Reuben Baldwin
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm te of Pensions Washington

E Baldwin Let 15 Aug '36

Boston, Massachusetts August 8 th 1836.
Sir
I transmit herewith the papers in relation to the claim for pension, under the 3 d section of the act of 4 th July 1836, by Nancy Glover, widow of Alexander Glover, late of Dorchester Deed. Said Alexander was a pensioner of the United States under the act of 14 th March 1814, as will appear on reference to the Documents on file in the War office.
A certificate from the records of the Town of Dorchester will shew the time of the birth of the above mentioned Alexander Glover, and also of the first child of said Alexander, by Nancy his wife.
Should the claim of said Nancy to a pension, be considered admissible, you will please issue a certificate in satisfaction thereof, and forward the same to me at this place.
Very Respectfully Sir I am Your Obedient Servant
Reuben Baldwin
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commisr. of Pensions Washington

Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Norfolk
Town of Dorchester August 20 th 1836
I Thomas J. Tolman do on oaths declare that I am Town Clerk of the Town of Dorchester and that I have the custody of the records of said town — That it appears by said records that Alexander, the son of Nathaniel & Mehitable Glover was born November the 11 th A D 1761 in the town of Dorchester — Jane Brewer Glover the daughter of Alexander Glover Jun r , and Nancy his wife, was born August 20 th A D 1782
Thomas J. Tolman Town Clerk
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Norfolk ss. August 22. A. D 1836
Then personally appeared the above named Thomas J. Tolman & made oath that the foregoing affidavit, by him subscribed, is true.
Before me Saml P. Lander Justice of the Peace Norfolk ss. Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
I Ezra W. Sampson Clerk of the Judicial Court being Clerk of Record within for the County of Norfolk, hereby certify that Samuel P. Lander Esquire, is a justice of the Peace, in & for the County of Norfolk afore- said, duly appointed, commissioned & qualified to discharge the duties of said Office & that his above signature is genuine and true. In witness whereof I have subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the Supreme Judicial Court of said Com- monwealth hereunto at Dedham this twenty third day of August A. D. one thousand eight hundred & thirty six.
Ezra W. Sampson Clerk